West Alabama's Foster, Wilson signs with NFL's Chiefs

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Apr 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM

University of West Alabama safety Otha Foster and defensive end Ridge Wilson have signed free-agent contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.

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LIVINGSTON | University of West Alabama safety Otha Foster and defensive end Ridge Wilson have signed free-agent contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.Both were first-team All-Gulf South Conference and All-America performers after helping lead the Tigers to the 2012 Gulf South championship. Wilson was the Gulf South Defensive Player of the Year.Wilson led UWA in tackles with 69, tackles for loss with 18 and sacks with 11. Wilson was twice the Gulf South defensive player of the week and was one of only two defensive players in the final 24 for the Harlon Hill Trophy. He led the Gulf South in tackles for loss.Foster finished the season with 54 total tackles, 37 solo stops. He led the Gulf South in interceptions with six and was third in the league with 12 passes defended. Foster also returned a fumble 41 yards for a touchdown.